Wright dies at 52, 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' mourns
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Matthew Wright, longtime executive producer of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, died suddenly at 52.
His death was caused by cardiopulmonary arrest, with hypertension listed as the underlying cause, while obstructive sleep apnea and Class II obesity were listed as contributing conditions.
The news comes just after Ellen and the show's team shared heartfelt tributes to his 16 years on the show.
GoFundMe launched as colleagues praise Wright
After his death, a GoFundMe page was created to support his family and his husband Justin (especially tough since both recently lost their jobs).
Colleagues described Wright as funny and talented, showing just how much he meant to everyone around him.